Community and Service
Volunteer required for Foodbank WA
Foodbank WA has contacted Scotch to ask if there would be any interest in a group of parents volunteering their time in the new commercial kitchen that has been established by the agency. Foodbank is a well-known and respected organisation which acts as a pantry to the charities and community groups who feed the hungry. Foodbank recently moved into a purpose built facility near the airport that includes a warehouse, administration, training and support services.
The new kitchen has been established as a social enterprise. It not only provides nutritious meals for people in need, it also contributes to the overall operations of Foodbank WA. The organisation is looking to build momentum in the kitchen and increase output.
A flyer can be found here and a video providing insight into the operation of the kitchen can be found here.
If there were a group of parents interested in volunteering their time, it would be helpful if a representative of the group were to contact David Warren the HR Manager at Foodbank davidwarren@foodbankwa.org.au.
Logging Community Service Completed
Boys in the Senior School have pages in their Student Diaries that can be used to log the details of any service that they have completed. For the most part, service completed as part of a School activity is logged as a matter of process. For example, service undertaken as part of the Year 10 Community and Service Programme or a House service activity is entered upon completion. The pages in the Student Diary enable other service to be logged. Many boys serve in the broader community outside school and it is important that this service is recorded. Increasingly tertiary institutions are requesting community service records as part of their admissions process.
As an alternative to the Student Diary pages, a logging sheet can be found here. These are also available from the Student Services office. Boys in Year 12 have had an opportunity to check the records of their service this past week and to update their record if necessary. Once service has been logged it is used for determining eligibility for Colours and Honours in Community Service.
UnitingCare West Winter Appeal
UnitingCare West is now collecting clothing as part of its Winter Appeal. Boys in all three Schools are now collecting for this appeal. There has been a particular request for jeans. Mens jeans are a priority; however, ladies and childrens jeans will also be greatly appreciated. Please ensure jeans are clean and of a wearable quality. Boys in Junior and Middle Schools can deposit clothing in the areas provided. Boys in the Senior School should drop clothing off with their House Head or with Mr Cordner. A reminder also that Scotch has its own Good Samaritans bin located near the Dining Hall. This can be used to deposit clothing at any time.
Mr Bill Cordner
Director of Community and Service
